Couple thank cricket club for perfect delivery of their baby son (From The Northern Echo)
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Couple thank cricket club for perfect delivery of their baby son
10:50am Friday 20th January 2012 in Chester-le-Street News
KNOCKED FOR SIX: Kate Dickinson, who gave birth to baby daughter Ellie, with help from local cricket club members, after husband, Dave, was forced to stop outside Hetton Lyons Cricket Club, in Hetton-Le-Hole, for her to give birth
A WOMAN had a perfect delivery after she gave birth outside a cricket club.
Dave and Kate Dickinson were making their way to the University Hospital of North Durham after the mother-tobe went into labour.
Despite trying her best to hold on, the contractions became so strong that Mr Dickinson was forced to pull over outside of Hetton Lyons Cricket Club, in Hetton-Le-Hole.
Club members found themselves lending a helping hand in delivering baby Ellie Grace.
Mr Dickinson, a baker, said: “We got her into the back seat and people came out of the club and started bringing us towels to help keep her warm.
“Someone said they were a nurse, which was a huge relief, and then two people helped deliver our baby in the car.”
The 34-year-old, of South Hetton, said: “We really want to thank everyone who gave us help by bringing out the towels and rubbing her legs. Someone even brought out some socks for her to wear.”
The baby weighed in at a healthy 8lb 7oz and was born at about 11.30pm on Saturday.
Mrs Dickinson, 29, a teacher, said: “The two ladies who delivered Ellie did such an amazing job. It was a really cold night and they managed to keep her warm. We did not think about anyone being there, but there were so many people who wanted to help.”
